Management
Defense tightens reins on outside contracts
New procedures will ensure compliance with federal regulations, after misuse reports.
Defense
Panel slams bureaucracy over 9/11 failures
Recommendations for overhauling federal agencies expected at end of July.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service computer glitch leads to $103 million in overpayments
Postal officials want the inspector general to develop recommendations to prevent a similar mistake from occurring in the future.
Defense
Defense spending bill could delay Senate recess
Senate leaders are attempting to reach a deal to wrap up debate on the fiscal 2005 defense reauthorization bill.
Defense
House chair calls for single anti-money laundering agency
Rep. Sue Kelly, R-N.Y., laments "vast expanse of bureaucracies" that are currently responsible for seeking to cut off terrorist financing.
Defense
GOP blocks war-profiteering amendment
Measure would have created new penalties -- including up to 20 years in jail -- for contractors convicted of overcharging.
Pay & Benefits
Call Anytime
The Thrift Savings Plan is launching a toll-free hotline for participants who want the latest information on their accounts
Management
Commission suggests elevating NASA to Cabinet status
Overhaul recommendations include turning space agency’s field centers into research facilities.
Defense
Accounting problems bedevil Homeland Security agency, lawmaker says
Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau risks violating federal spending laws.
News
Finalists for Service to America Medals announced
Medal honors civil servants, seeks to inspire next generation of workers.
Defense
Federal commission outlines Sept. 11 plot
Report reveals terrorists had ambitious plans that were disrupted in part by U.S. immigration officials and laws.
Defense
House panel quickly approves $416 billion defense bill
Bill includes funding for a 3.5 percent troop pay raise.
Defense
Senate panel passes homeland security spending bill
Measure provides $896 million more than President Bush requested.
Management
House spending bills will be rolled into one omnibus
Senate negotiators are still attempting to forge a consensus on the fiscal 2005 budget resolution.
Management
Hail Bureaucracy
Sticklers for the rules get no recognition for promoting government integrity.
Tech